Sunday Chat: Good Works or Not?? What the Bible Really Says About Salvation

God saved you by his grace when you believed.

 And you can’t take credit for this; 

it is a gift from God. 

Salvation is not a reward for the good things 

we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 

Ephesians 2:8-9 

 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. 

Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven 

belongs to those who are like these children.”

Matthew 19:14

That even though we were dead because of our sins, 

he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. 

It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!

Ephesians 2:5 

 

Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. 

He did this through Christ Jesus 

when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 

Romans 3:24 

We believe that we are all saved the same way, 

by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.” 

Acts 15:11 

But if it is by grace, it is no longer 

on the basis of works; 

otherwise grace would no longer be grace. 

Romans 11:6 

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. 

He did this, not because we deserved it, 

but because that was his plan from before 

the beginning of time to show us his grace 

through Christ Jesus. 

2 Timothy 1:9 

Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, 

does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! 

Romans 6:15 

In the same way, let your light shine before others,

so that they may see your good works and 

give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 

Matthew 5:16 

And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, 

there will be great thanksgiving, 

and God will receive more and more glory. 

2 Corinthians 4:15 

This same Good News that came to you 

is going out all over the world. 

It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, 

just as it changed your lives from the day 

you first heard and understood the truth 

about God’s wonderful grace. 

Colossians 1:6 

 

And you yourself must be an example to them 

by doing good works of every kind. 

Let everything you do reflect the integrity 

and seriousness of your teaching. 

Teach the truth so that your teaching 

can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us 

will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. 

Titus 2:7-8 

 

I have given you an example to follow. 

Do as I have done to you. 

John 3:15 

 In the same way, let your good deeds 

shine out for all to see, 

so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. 

Matthew 5:16 

Sunday Chat June: The Two Most Wasted Emotions

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just 

and will forgive us our sins and purify us 

from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

“That is why I tell you not to worry 

about everyday life whether you have 

enough food and drink, 

or enough clothes to wear. 

Isn’t life more than food, 

and your body more than clothing? 

Look at the birds. 

They don’t plant or harvest or 

store food in barns, 

for your heavenly Father feeds them. 

And aren’t you far more valuable 

to him than they are? 

 Can all your worries add 

a single moment to your life?

Matthew 6:25-27

Be thankful in all circumstances, 

for this is God’s will for you 

who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thesselonians 5:8

Blessed be the God and Father 

of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 

who comforts us in all our affliction, 

so that we may be able to comfort those 

who are in any affliction, 

with the comfort with which we ourselves 

are comforted by God.

Corinthians 1:3-4

We can rejoice, too, 

when we run into problems and trials, 

for we know that they help us develop endurance. 

And endurance develops strength of character, 

and character strengthens our confident 

hope of salvation. And this hope will not 

lead to disappointment. For we know 

how dearly God loves us, 

because he has given us the Holy Spirit 

to fill our hearts with his love.

Romans 5:3-5

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Sunday Chat: Knowing God's Purpose in Your Life | Finding Clarity and Direction

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23

And even when you ask,

you don’t get it because your motives 

are all wrong you want only what 

will give you pleasure.

James 4:2-3

A new command I give you: 

Love one another. 

As I have loved you, 

so you must love one another. 

By this everyone will know 

that you are my disciples, 

if you love one another.

John 13:34-35

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:10

Love is patient, love is kind. 

It does not envy, it does not boast, 

it is not proud. 

It does not dishonor others, 

it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, 

it keeps no record of wrongs. 

Love does not delight in evil 

but rejoices with the truth. 

It always protects, always trusts, 

always hopes, always perseveres.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Jesus replied, 

“‘You must love the Lord your God 

with all your heart, all your soul, 

and all your mind.

This is the first and greatest commandment.

A second is equally important: 

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 22:37-39

Sunday Chat: Prayer

 

Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. Matthew 6:9-13 

Yet you don’t have what you want 

because you don’t ask God for it. 

And even when you ask,

you don’t get it because your motives 

are all wrong you want only what 

will give you pleasure.

James 4:2-3

“So I say to you: 

Ask and it will be given to you; 

seek and you will find; 

knock and the door will be opened to you. 

Luke 11:9 

Therefore I tell you, 

whatever you ask for in prayer, 

believe that you have received it, 

and it will be yours. 

Mark 11:24 

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, 

so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 

You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. 

John 14:13-14 

 

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, 

ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 

John 15:7 

 

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” 

Matthew 21:22 

If you, then, though you are evil, 

know how to give good gifts 

to your children, how much more 

will your Father in heaven 

give good gifts to those who ask him! 

Matthew 7:11 

Search me, God, and know my heart; 

test me and know my anxious thoughts. 

See if there is any offensive way in me, 

and lead me in the way everlasting. 

Psalm 139:23-24 

Sunday Chat: Election Results / Lessons From Daniel

Young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service. Daniel 1: 4-5

When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to put to death the wise men of Babylon, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and tact. He asked the king’s officer, “Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?” Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel. At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him. Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven Daniel 2:14-19

Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?” Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. Daniel 3:15-20

‘This is what the dream means, Your Majesty, and what the Most High has declared will happen to my lord the king. You will be driven from human society, and you will live in the fields with the wild animals. You will eat grass like a cow, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses. But the stump and roots of the tree were left in the ground. This means that you will receive your kingdom back again when you have learned that heaven rules. Daniel 4:25-26

“‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’ Daniel 4:25-27

So they concluded, “Our only chance of finding grounds for accusing Daniel will be in connection with the rules of his religion.” Give orders that for the next thirty days any person who prays to anyone, divine or human except to you, Your Majesty will be thrown into the den of lions. Daniel 6:5 But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. Daniel 6:10 Hearing this, the king was deeply troubled, and he tried to think of a way to save Daniel. He spent the rest of the day looking for a way to get Daniel out of this predicament. Daniel 6:14

Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night fasting. He refused his usual entertainment and couldn’t sleep at all that night. Very early the next morning, the king got up and hurried out to the lions’ den. When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?” Daniel answered, “Long live the king! My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.” The king was overjoyed and ordered that Daniel be lifted from the den. Not a scratch was found on him, for he had trusted in his God. Then the king gave orders to arrest the men who had maliciously accused Daniel. He had them thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. The lions leaped on them and tore them apart before they even hit the floor of the den. Daniel 6:18-24

So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian. Daniel 6:28

Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. Psalm 2:1-4

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For, there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Pray without ceasing! 

Scripture #1 - Memorizing Scripture

This is my scripture that I have picked for the first week of our four weeks of memorizing scripture. You need to pick a verse that resonates for you - it could be the same as mine but please share what your verse is for this week. 

The reason I picked this verse is it captures so much - Paul was in a Roman prison facing a possible death sentence when he wrote this. Wow. That puts my 'troubles' into perspective but also makes me realize your faith helps you pick your attitude - he has written so many encouraging scriptures from his time in prison. It also captures so much:

1. Don't worry

2. Pray about everything

3. Ask for what you need

4. Be grateful for all things

I want this verse imprinted in my heart. What is your verse for week one?

What Is Your Purpose Part II

 

Be still and know that I am God

Psalm 46:10

And give thanks for everything to

God the Father in the name of

our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Ephesians 5:20 

 

Be thankful in all circumstances, 

for this is God’s will for you who 

belong to Christ Jesus. 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 

And let the peace that comes from 

Christ rule in your hearts. 

For as members of one body 

you are called to live in peace. 

And always be thankful. 

Colossians 3:15 

 

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, 

let us be thankful and please God 

by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. 

Hebrews 12:28 

Devote yourselves to prayer

 with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 

Colossians 4:2 

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord!  

Philippians 3:1 

 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again rejoice!  

Philippians 4:4 

Jesus replied, “The most important commandment

 is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the 

one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord 

your God with all your heart, 

all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.

The second is equally important:

 ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

No other commandment is greater than these.” 

Mark 12:29-31 

In the same way, 

you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. 

Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, 

your godly lives will speak to them without any words. 

They will be won over by observing your pure and reverent lives.

1 Peter 3:1-2 

 Then Peter came to him and asked, 

“Lord, how often should I forgive someone

who sins against me? Seven times?” 

“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, 

“but seventy times seven!

Matthew 18:21-22 

 So be careful how you live. 

Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.

Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand 

what the Lord wants you to do.

Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life.

Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 

singing psalms and hymns and 

spiritual songs among yourselves, 

and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 

And give thanks for everything to 

God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Ephesians 5: 15-20 

For the Lord’s sake, 

submit to all human authority

whether the king as head of state,

or the officials he has appointed. 

For the king has sent them to punish those 

who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 

It is God’s will that your honorable lives 

should silence those ignorant people 

who make foolish accusations against you. 

For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, 

so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil.

Respect everyone, and love the family of believers.

 Fear God, and respect the king. 

1 Peter 2:13-17 

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. 

For a branch cannot produce fruit 

if it is severed from the vine, 

and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. 

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. 

Those who remain in me, and I in them, 

will produce much fruit. 

For apart from me you can do nothing. 

But for this purpose I have raised you up, 

to show you my power, 

so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. 

John 16:4-5 

Work hard to prove 

that you really are among those 

God has called and chosen. 

Do these things, and you will never fall away. 

Then God will give you a grand entrance

 into the eternal Kingdom of our 

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

2 Peter 1:10-11 

 

Dear friends,

 you always followed my instructions 

when I was with you. 

And now that I am away,

 it is even more important. 

Work hard to show the results of your salvation, 

obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 

Philippians 2:12 

Run the race with endurance 

Hebrews 12:2 

And I am sure of this, 

that he who began a good work in you 

will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 

Philippians 1:6  

And whatever you do, 

whether in word or deed, 

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 

giving thanks to God the Father through him. 

Colossians 3:17 

Whatever you do,

 work at it with all your heart, 

as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

Colossians 3:23 

 

“I will instruct you 

and teach you in the way you should go;

 I will counsel you with my eye upon you” 

Psalm. 32:8

 “Who is the man who fears the Lord? 

Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose” 

Psalm. 25:12

So whether you eat or drink 

or whatever you do, 

do it all for the glory of God. 

1 Corinthians 10:31 

 Each of you should use whatever gift 

you have received to serve others, 

as faithful stewards of God’s grace 

in its various forms.

If anyone speaks, they should do so

as one who speaks the very words of God. 

If anyone serves, they should do so with

 the strength God provides,

so that in all things 

God may be praised through Jesus Christ. 

To him be the glory and the power 

for ever and ever. Amen. 

1 Peter 4:10-11 

Work willingly at whatever you do, 

as though you were working for the Lord 

rather than for people. 

Colossians 3:23 

 There are different kinds of gifts. 

But it is the same Holy Spirit Who gives them. 

There are different kinds of work to be done for Him. 

But the work is for the same Lord. 

There are different ways of doing His work. 

But it is the same God who 

uses all these ways in all people.

The Holy Spirit works in each person 

in one way or another for the good of all. 

1 Corinthians 12:4-8 

In all your ways acknowledge him 

and he will direct your paths” 

Proverbs. 3:56

Sunday Chat: 30 Day Bible & Prayer Challenge

 

“In God, whose word I praise, 

in the LORD, whose word I praise

 in God I trust and am not afraid. 

What can man do to me?” 

Psalm 56:10-11 

No one serving as a soldier 

gets entangled in civilian affairs, 

but rather tries to please 

his commanding officer. 

2 Timothy 2:4

Do not be misled: 

“Bad company corrupts good character.

1 Corinthians 15:33

"'Therefore, come out from their midst 

and be separate,' says the Lord . . ." 

2 Cor. 6:17

Do not be conformed to this world, 

but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, 

that by testing you may discern 

what is the will of God, 

what is good and acceptable and perfect. 

Romans 12:2  

We know that we have come 

to know him if we keep his commands.

1 John 2:3

 In fact, this is love for God: 

to keep his commands. 

And his commands are not burdensome,

1 John 5:3

But Peter and the apostles answered, 

“We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 5:29

Come near to God and he will come near to you. 

Wash your hands, 

you sinners, and purify your hearts,

you double-minded.

James 4:8

I have set the Lord continually before me;

Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:18

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,

To all who call upon Him in truth.

Psalm 125:18

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

will teach you all things and will remind

you of everything I have said to you.

John 14:26

And he who searches our hearts 

knows the mind of the Spirit, 

because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people 

in accordance with the will of God.

Romans 8:27

I will instruct you and 

teach you in the way which you should go; 

I will counsel you with My eye upon you. 

Psalm 32:8 

For I know the plans I have for you,” 

declares the Lord, 

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 

plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

Give all your worries and cares to God, 

for he cares about you. 

1 Peter 5:7 

Therefore I tell you, 

do not worry about your life, 

what you will eat or drink; 

or about your body, 

what you will wear. 

Is not life more than food, 

and the body more than clothes? 

Look at the birds of the air; 

they do not sow or reap or 

store away in barns, and yet 

your heavenly Father feeds them. 

Are you not much more valuable than they? 

Can any one of you by worrying 

add a single hour to your life? ...

Matthew 6:25-34

“You make known to me the path of life; 

you will fill me with joy in your presence, 

with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Psalm 16:11

“Never be lacking in zeal, 

but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

Romans 12:11

“O God, you are my God; 

earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; 

my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and 

weary land where there is no water.”

Psalm 63:1

Let everything that has breath 

praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Psalm 150:6

“Sing praises to the Lord, 

for he has done gloriously; 

let this be made known in all the earth.

Isaiah 12;5

Therefore let us be grateful 

for receiving a kingdom that 

cannot be shaken, 

and thus let us offer to God

 acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,

Hebrews 12:28

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, 

where moth and rust destroy and 

where thieves break in and steal, 

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, 

where neither moth nor rust destroys 

and where thieves do not break in and steal. 

For where your treasure is, 

there your heart will be also.

Matthew 16:19-21

In the same way, 

let your light shine before others, 

so that they may see your good works 

and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

And he said unto them, 

Go ye into all the world, 

and preach the gospel to every creature. 

Mark 16:15-16

“and all their intellectual arrogance 

that oppose the knowledge of God. 

We take every thought captive so 

that it is obedient to Christ.” 

2 Corinthians 10:5

“But Jesus told him, 

“No! The Scriptures say, 

‘People do not live by bread alone, 

but by every word 

that comes from the mouth of God.” 

 Matthew 4:4 

“For this command is a lamp, 

this teaching is a light, 

and correction and instruction 

are the way to life.” 

Proverbs 6:23 

“For the word of God is quick, 

and powerful, and sharper than

 any twoedged sword, 

piercing even to the dividing asunder 

of soul and spirit,

 and of the joints and marrow, 

and is a discerner of the thoughts 

and intents of the heart.” 

Hebrews 4:12 

“Put on the whole armour of God, 

that ye may be able to stand

 against the wiles of the devil.” 

Ephesians 6:11 

“in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith 

with which you will be able to extinguish 

all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 

And take the helmet of salvation, 

and the sword of the Spirit, 

which is the word of God.” 

 Ephesians 6:16-17 

 

All Scripture is God-breathed 

and is useful for teaching, 

rebuking, correcting and 

training in righteousness, 

so that the servant of God

may be thoroughly

 equipped for every good work. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17 

Stay alert!  

Watch out for your great enemy,  

the devil.  

He prowls around like a roaring lion,  

looking for someone to devour.  

Stand firm against him,  

and be strong in your faith.  

Remember that your family of believers  

all over the world  

is going through the same kind  

of suffering you are.  

1 Peter 5:8-9  

Sunday Chat: Dealing With Difficult Times

 

For to you it has been granted 

for Christ’s sake, 

not only to believe in Him, 

but also to suffer for His sake 

Philippians 1:29 

Beloved, do not be surprised 

at the fiery trial 

when it comes upon you to test you, 

as though something strange 

were happening to you. 

1 Peter 4:12  

Suffer hardship with me, 

as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 

2 Timothy 2:3 

Indeed, all who desire to live 

a godly life in Christ Jesus 

will be persecuted

2 Timothy 3:12  

  For I will show him how much 

he must suffer for My name’s sake.” 

Acts 9:16 

Many are the afflictions 

of the righteous, 

but the Lord delivers him out of them all. 

Psalm 34:19  

 I have told you all this 

so that you may have peace in me. 

Here on earth you will 

have many trials and sorrows. 

But take heart, because 

I have overcome the world.” 

John 16:33 

Jesus replied, 

“You do not realize now 

what I am doing, 

but later you will understand. 

John 13:7 

Nothing in all creation 

is hidden from God’s sight. 

Everything is uncovered and laid bare 

before the eyes of him 

to whom we must give account. 

Hebrews 4:13 

 

And we know that in all things 

God works for the good 

of those who love him, 

who have been called 

according to his purpose. 

Romans 8:28 

In his kindness God called you 

to share in his eternal glory 

by means of Christ Jesus. 

So after you have suffered a little while, 

he will restore, support, and strengthen you, 

and he will place you on a firm foundation. 

1 Peter 5:10 

Yes, and the Lord will deliver me 

from every evil attack 

and will bring me safely 

into his heavenly Kingdom. 

All glory to God forever and ever! 

Amen. 

2 Timothy 4:18 

Count it all joy, my brothers, 

when you meet trials of various kinds, 

for you know that the testing of your 

faith produces steadfastness. 

And let steadfastness have its full effect, 

that you may be perfect and complete, 

lacking in nothing. 

James 1:2-4  

 

Instead, be very glad for these trials 

make you partners with Christ in his suffering, 

so that you will have the wonderful joy 

of seeing his glory 

when it is revealed to all the world. 

1 Peter 4:13 

 

So if you are suffering in a manner 

that pleases God, 

keep on doing what is right, 

and trust your lives to the 

God who created you, 

for he will never fail you. 

1 Peter 4:19 

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. 

    He freed me from all my fears. 

Those who look to him for help 

will be radiant with joy; 

    no shadow of shame will darken their faces. 

In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; 

    he saved me from all my troubles. 

For the angel of the Lord is a guard; 

    he surrounds and defends all who fear him. 

Psalm 34:4-7 

 

The Lord is my light and my salvation 

    so why should I be afraid? 

The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, 

    so why should I tremble? 

Psalm 27:1 

 

Give all your worries and cares to God, 

for he cares about you. 

1 Peter 5:7 

 

I cried out, “I am slipping!” 

    but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. 

When doubts filled my mind, 

    your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. 

Psalm 94:18-19  

 Stay alert! 

Watch out for your great enemy, 

the devil. 

He prowls around like a roaring lion, 

looking for someone to devour. 

Stand firm against him, 

and be strong in your faith. 

Remember that your family of believers 

all over the world 

is going through the same kind 

of suffering you are. 

1 Peter 5:8-9 

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, 

    and don’t be upset when he corrects you. 

For the Lord corrects those he loves, 

    just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. 

Proverbs 3:11-12 

Blessed is the man whom You chasten, O Lord, 

And whom You teach out of Your law; 

Psalm 94:12 

For his God instructs and teaches him properly. 

Isaiah 28:26 

Who is the man who fears the Lord? 

He will instruct him in the way he should choose. 

Psalm 25:12 

 

I will instruct you and 

teach you in the way which you should go; 

I will counsel you with My eye upon you. 

Psalm 32:8 

He leads the humble in justice, 

And He teaches the humble His way. 

Psalm 25:9  

 

Let me hear Your loving kindness in the morning; 

For I trust in You; 

Teach me the way in which I should walk; 

For to You I lift up my soul. 

Psalm 143:8 

 

As it is written in the Scriptures, 

‘They will all be taught by God.’ 

Everyone who listens to the Father 

and learns from him comes to me. 

John 6:45 

In the same way, 

let your light shine before others, 

so that they may see your good works 

and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 

Matthew 5:16  

 

What you have learned and received 

and heard and seen in me

practice these things, 

and the God of peace will be with you. 

Philippians 4:9  

 

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 

1 Corinthians 11:1  

 

Do not be conformed to this world, 

but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, 

that by testing you may discern 

what is the will of God, 

what is good and acceptable and perfect. 

Romans 12:2  

 

For to this you have been called, 

because Christ also suffered for you, 

leaving you an example, 

so that you might follow in his steps. 

1 Peter 2:21  

 

As an example of suffering and patience, 

brothers, take the prophets who spoke 

in the name of the Lord. 

James 5:10  

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There is nothing better 

for a person than that 

he should eat and drink 

and find enjoyment in his toil. 

This also, I saw, 

is from the hand of God, 

Ecclesiastes 2:24  

Sunday Chat: What Are You Focused On

There is nothing better 

for a person than that 

he should eat and drink 

and find enjoyment in his toil. 

This also, I saw, 

is from the hand of God, 

Ecclesiastes 2:24  

 

As for the rich in this present age, 

charge them not to be haughty, 

nor to set their hopes on the 

uncertainty of riches, but on God, 

who richly provides us 

with everything to enjoy.

1 Timothy 6:17 

So we fix our eyes  

not on what is seen,  

but on what is unseen,  

since what is seen is temporary,  

but what is unseen is eternal 

2 Corinthians 4:18 

 

Set your minds on things  

that are above,  

not on things that are on earth. 

Colossians 3:2 

But seek first the kingdom of God 

and his righteousness,  

and all these things  

will be added to you. 

Matthew 6:33  

all too quickly 

the message is crowded out 

by the worries of this life, 

the lure of wealth, 

and the desire for other things, 

so no fruit is produced. 

Mark 4:19  

“Then He said to them, 

“Beware, and be on your guard 

against every form of greed; 

for not even when one has an 

abundance does his life 

consist of his possessions.” 

Luke 12:15  

“Do not store up for yourselves 

treasures on earth, 

where moths and vermin destroy, 

and where thieves break in and steal. 

But store up for yourselves 

treasures in heaven, 

where moths and vermin 

do not destroy, 

and where thieves 

do not break in and steal. 

For where your treasure is, 

there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:19-21

Submit yourselves, then, to God.  

Resist the devil, 

and he will flee from you.  

Come near to God and  

he will come near to you.  

James 4:7-8  

 

Let us draw near to God  

with a sincere heart and  

with the full assurance 

that faith brings,  

having our hearts sprinkled  

to cleanse us from a guilty conscience  

and having our bodies washed 

with pure water.  

Let us hold unswervingly to  

the hope we profess,  

for he who promised is faithful. 

Hebrews 10:22-23 

 

But for me 

it is good to be near God; 

I have made the Lord God my refuge,  

that I may tell of all your works. 

Psalm 73:28  

Think about Him 

in all your ways, 

and He will guide you on the right paths. 

Proverbs 3:6  

Love is patient, 

love is kind. 

It does not envy, 

it does not boast, 

it is not proud. 

It does not dishonor others, 

it is not self-seeking, 

it is not easily angered, 

it keeps no record of wrongs. 

Love does not delight in evil 

but rejoices with the truth. 

It always protects, 

always trusts, 

always hopes, 

always perseveres.

1 Corinthians 13:4-6

“Do not be conformed 

to this world, 

but be transformed 

by the renewal of your mind, 

that by testing 

you may discern 

what is the will of God, 

what is good and 

acceptable and perfect.” 

Romans 12:2  

But the fruit of the Spirit is  

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 

Galatians 5:22  

In the same way,  

let your light shine before others,  

so that they may see your good works  

and give glory to your Father  

who is in heaven. 

Matthew 5:16  

 

Come and hear,  

all you who fear God;  

let me tell you what he has done for me. 

Psalm 66:16 

 

For I am not ashamed of the gospel,  

for it is the power of God for salvation 

to everyone who believes,  

to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 

Romans 1:16  

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying,  

“Whom shall I send,  

and who will go for us?”  

Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” 

Isaiah 6:8

Each one must give as 

he has decided in his heart, 

 not reluctantly or under compulsion, 

 for God loves a cheerful giver 

 2 Corinthians 9:7 

Give, and it will be given to you.  

Good measure, pressed down,  

shaken together, running over,  

will be put into your lap.  

For with the measure you use it 

will be measured back to you.” 

Luke 6:38  

 

In all things I have shown you  

that by working hard in this way 

we must help the weak and  

remember the words of the Lord Jesus,  

how he himself said, 

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 

Acts 20:35  

 

The point is this:  

whoever sows sparingly  

will also reap sparingly,  

and whoever sows bountifully  

will also reap bountifully. 

2 Corinthians 9:6

“But seek first his kingdom 

and his righteousness,  

and all these things  

will be given to you as well.” 

Matthew 6:33  

 

So, then, be careful how you live.  

Do not be unwise but wise,  

making the best use of your time 

because the times are evil. 

Ephesians 5:15-16  

 

Set your minds on things 

that are above, 

not on things that are on earth. 

Colossians 3:2

Am I now trying to win 

the approval of human beings,  

or of God?  

Or am I trying to please people?  

If I were still trying to please people,  

I would not be a servant of Christ. 

Galatians 1:10      

 

Sunday Chat: Your Prayers / This Crazy World

 Lead me in your truth and teach me, 

for you are the God of my salvation; 

for you I wait all the day long. 

 Psalm 25:5 

 Those whom I love, 

I reprove and discipline, 

so be zealous and repent. 

 Revelation 3:19

Show me your ways, Lord, 

teach me your paths. 

 Psalm 25:4 

But for twenty-one days 

 the spirit prince of the 

 kingdom of Persia blocked my way. 

 Then Michael, one of the archangels, 

came to help me, 

 and I left him there with the 

 spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia. 

Daniel 10:13

Many are the plans 

 in the mind of a man, 

 but it is the purpose of the 

Lord that will stand. 

Proverbs 19:21 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, 

 and do not lean on your own understanding. 

 In all your ways acknowledge him, 

 and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

“These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

For I know the plans I have for you,”  

declares the Lord,  

“plans to prosper you 

and not to harm you, 

 plans to give you hope and a future. 

Jeremiah 29:11 

What has been is what will be,  

and what has been done is  

what will be done,  

and there is nothing new under the sun. 

Ecclesiastes 1:9  

“After this time had passed, I,  

Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven.  

My sanity returned, and I praised 

and worshiped the Most High  

and honored the one who lives forever. 

His rule is everlasting, 

and his kingdom is eternal. 

Daniel 4:34 

“Do not lay up for yourselves 

treasures on earth,  

where moth and rust destroy  

and where thieves break in and steal,  

but lay up for yourselves  

treasures in heaven,  

where neither moth nor rust destroys  

and where thieves do not 

break in and steal.  

For where your treasure is,  

there your heart will be also. 

Matthew 6:19-21  

“Go into all the world and proclaim  

the gospel to the whole creation. 

Mark 16:15  

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,  

the God whom we serve is able to save us.  

He will rescue us from your power, 

Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, 

we want to make it clear to you,Your Majesty,

that we will never serve your gods or  

worship the gold statue you have set up.” 

Daniel 3:17-18 

 I have told you all this so 

that you may have peace in me. 

Here on earth you will have 

many trials and sorrows. 

But take heart, 

because I have overcome the world.” 

John 16:33 

In every thing give thanks: 

for this is the will of God 

in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18